Maintenance Assistant

Job overview

The Estates & Facilities Division provides a wide range of operational estates repair / maintenance, minor works and capital project services across the Trust’s sites.   An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Assistant ideally with a trade background or similar to assist both our Directly Employed Labour (DEL) workforce trade operatives and external contractors in the maintenance and repair of the Trust’s built environment.

This is a permanent position for 30 hours per week and the standard working hours are Monday- Thursday 8am- 4pm. To fulfil the needs of this post, the post holder may be required to work overtime as required by the needs of the service and it may also be necessary to return to work at short notice to cover such emergencies as may develop outside normal working hours.

Please note that this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the basic maintenance and repair of electrical and/or mechanical equipment, site facilities and building fabric.

The post holder will have an awareness of current working practices in an engineering and building environment.

GCSE Maths & English or equivalent and N.V.Q Level 2 (Maintenance Operation) or relevant trade qualifications are required and experience in building maintenance or electrical / mechanical maintenance would be an advantage.

Any experience or other suitable training such as CSCS card holder or legionella awareness, to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for clients, visitors and staff will also be an advantage.

Willing to undertake further training to enhance and develop your skills and knowledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants should be familiar with maintenance operations in building, electrical or mechanical services. You should be able to demonstrate knowledge and ability in maintenance disciplines outside of your core craft skills.  You should be willing to undertake further formal or informal personal developments to enhance your skills and knowledge to ensure you can provide the highest standards of service to our patients, staff and visitors.